On February 14, 2025. (nee Sarlo) Age 86. Of San Tan Valley, Arizona. Formerly of Marlton, Barrington and Gloucester City.  Cherished wife of the late Warren W. Tavener. Beloved mother of Thomas A. Tavener, Tammy Tavener, Stephanie (Adrian) Montez (nee Tavener) and the late Tracy Lynn Evans (nee Tavener).   Adored companion for many wonderful years of Ken Welsh. Beloved grandmother of Heather Jackson, Adam Jackson, Bryan Jackson, Tara (Jason) Stone, Jamie (Jonathan) Pagan, Kimberly Belcher, Jonathan Beres, Sage Tavener – Campos, Adrian Montez, Priscilla Montez and the late Danielle Jackson. Devoted great-grandmother of 25 and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Connie (Bill) Cleary and the late Denise Kruger.  Survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Virginia was born in Woodbury and raised in Gloucester City. She was a proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School Class of 1956. Virginia married Warren Tavener and moved to Barrington then to Marlton. She moved to San Tan Valley, Arizona in January 2018. Virginia was a homemaker and dedicated volunteer at St. Joan of Arc R.C. Church in Marlton. She went on to become a medical assistant. Virginia loved shopping and going out to eat. She loved her grandchildren, animals, vacations, socializing and being around others and all family gatherings.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Monday, March 3, 2025 from 10:45 am to 11:45 am at Saint Mary's R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 12 noon in the church. Entombment with her late husband, Warren in Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill.

Family requests memorial donations in Virginia's name to the New Jersey Humane Society:  6412 Dewey Avenue, West New York, New Jersey 07093. Please write in memo: Virginia Lois Tavener or online: https://www.newjerseyhumanesociety.org/donate

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Viriginia Lois Tavener.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCann – Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856 – 456 - 1142